Canyon Courier: New boundaries for state House District 25 would dramatically alter the composition of the district that traditionally has had Evergreen as its epicenter, adding Park, Gilpin and Clear Creek counties and eliminating the portion of Jeffco north of I-70.

The Denver Post: They aren’t angry now, but Rep. Jim Kerr said some of his Jefferson County constituents will be when they realize a new legislative map pairs them with Arapahoe County. Those “When did that happen?” moments are expected to be widespread if the Colorado Supreme Court approves a new set of legislative maps. Kerr and other lawmakers are surveying what their districts will look in 2013.

The Durango Herald: Politics trumped geography Monday when a special state commission drew Telluride into Durango’s state House district in order to make elections more competitive. The more conservative town of Cortez will split away from Durango to join the Montrose district. The Durango-Telluride House District 59 will be one of the most politically competitive in the state.

The Greeley Tribune: While not everyone is happy with the boundaries of state House and Senate districts the Colorado Reapportionment Commission approved this week, members of both parties in Weld said Tuesday the commission showed it listened to some of the concerns raised during an August meeting in Greeley. Windsor Mayor John Vazquez said he was glad to see his city will have a single representative, though he would have liked to see it in a district with other Weld communities.

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Joey Bunch has been a reporter for 28 years, including the last 12 at The Denver Post. For various newspapers he has covered the environment, water issues, politics, civil rights, sports and the casino industry.